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MI HB4077

Bill

Status

Passed

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ben Glardon

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires probation officers to prepare presentence investigation reports before sentencing that include victim impact statements, prosecution statements on consecutive sentencing, and sentencing guideline information.

  • Prohibits presentence investigation reports from including home, workplace, school, or worship addresses and phone numbers of victims, witnesses, or their family members unless necessary to identify the crime location or protect a named individual.

  • Permits courts to exempt confidential information from disclosure in presentence reports if it would disrupt rehabilitation or was obtained under confidentiality promises, with exemptions subject to appellate review.

  • Requires courts to provide copies of presentence investigation reports to prosecutors, defense attorneys, and defendants at least 2 business days before sentencing, allowing both parties to challenge accuracy on the record.

  • Mandates that prisoners receive notification explaining the importance of obtaining operator's licenses or state identification cards upon release and must be given 30 days before parole interviews to review presentence investigation reports.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing; notification to prisoner regarding importance of obtaining identity documents; require under certain circumstances and provide that existing identity documents be forwarded to the department of corrections. Amends sec. 14, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.14). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4074'11, HB 4075'11, HB 4076'11

Corrections, prisoners

Last Action

Assigned Pa 27'12 With Immediate Effect

2/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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